Spinal fracture

This trial tests whether injecting bone cement into a recently fractured vertebra (vertebroplasty) reduces disability better than wearing a brace. Adults aged 18–70 with a traumatic spinal fracture (within 15 days) are randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The study mea…

This study tested a titanium implant called SPHEREPLAST in 37 people with spine fractures caused by osteoporosis or injury. The implant is placed during a procedure called balloon kyphoplasty to stabilize the broken bone and help it heal. Researchers looked at pain levels, disabi…

This study is testing a portable ultrasound device called POROUS R4C that measures bone in the lower leg without radiation. Researchers want to see if it can estimate bone mineral density as accurately as the standard X-ray method (DXA). The study will include 350 healthy men and…

This study tested whether a procedure called vertebroplasty (injecting cement into a broken spine bone) relieves pain better than a sham (fake) procedure in people with osteoporosis. 52 adults aged 50 and older with recent spine fractures took part. The main goal was to measure p…

This study compared four minimally invasive procedures—vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, stentoplasty, and thermal facet ablation—for treating pain from vertebral compression fractures. Researchers enrolled 1000 adults with chronic back pain due to these fractures. The goal was to see…

This study tested whether a virtual rehabilitation program called VIVA is feasible for people with spine fractures caused by osteoporosis. The program includes weekly online sessions to help reduce pain and improve movement and quality of life. The study involved 34 participants …

This study looked at two methods of injecting bone cement into fractured vertebrae in elderly patients with osteoporosis. 196 patients were randomly assigned to receive either a one-sided or two-sided injection. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and improves …

This study looked at whether using regular CT scans (already done for other reasons) can better predict the risk of spine fractures in people over 50, compared to the standard FRAX risk score. Researchers analyzed CT images from nearly 2,800 adults taken five years apart. The goa…

This study looked back at medical records and conducted phone surveys of 70 patients who were treated for vertebral compression fractures with integrative Korean medicine at four hospitals. The goal was to see how well the treatment worked for pain and disability, both during the…

This completed study looked at 150 adults with thoraco-lumbar spine injuries to see if adding an emergency MRI to a standard CT scan changes how doctors treat them. The researchers compared treatment plans before and after the MRI, including options like rest, minimally invasive …

This completed study looked at 40 adults with certain types of spine fractures in the chest or lower back that did not cause nerve problems. Researchers compared outcomes between patients who had surgery (spinal fusion) and those who received conservative care like bracing and ex…

This study looked at 80 adults with specific types of spine fractures (A3 and A4) that had a certain injury score (4 or 5). Patients were randomly assigned to receive either surgery or non-surgical care. The researchers measured pain, bone healing, and spine shape to see which ap…